The Point Is?

"You haven't spoken to your father yet you're still living in his house, his home. Haven't you given me enough embarrassment already? Do you know how hard it is to grow old without kids? Huh, Guyrony?


I could only imagine her infuriating expression while wickedly peering into the text message she sent to me earlier that day.


Another day, another discrimination. I thought to myself.


Prior to her text there was a commotion involving her, my younger sister, and her girlfriend. My younger sister and her gf are on the verge of breaking-up so what the gf did was to talk to her personally through dropping by our home which is a major taboo according to our parents' imposing rules and regulations. Of course we were more than willing to oblige as far as most circumstances are concerned. This was one of those moments where they really had to talk face-to-face but that's the risk of it. The gf took the risk.


Instances like this rattle the most insensitive person at home which is me. I can't stand the fact that even if I stand, I would still be hushed, crushed and be reprimanded accordingly.


"Mom, I understand what you mean, you have a very good point. I acknowledge, respect and honor that. However, I think this needs to be tackled more personally than through text. If you have the time, talk to us what bothers you most."


-this was my reply to her.


You don't provoke to make a point. You never provoke to make a point.